Florida educator Dr Murphree named for Democratic nominating
William Jennings Irvan announced in Miami that Dr Albert A Murphree Florida educator will be a candidate for the Democratic national convention five months away The move draws mild interest from national committee members and observers who doubt it signals strong support for McAdoo Underwood or other top contenders Bryan may run as a Florida favorite son to influence delegation control while remaining a delegate at large from the state
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Washington
William Jennings Irvan
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Albert A. Murphree
Florida
William G. McAdoo
Oscar Undrwood
Inquirer
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Dr. Murfree
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Underwood
Bryan's Delegate stance amid Democratic contender talk
The time to elect delegates approaches with Bryan’s position toward major Democratic candidates unclear. He has not formally defined support for McAdoo Underwood Cox Ralston or Davis, though Underwood faces harsh opposition from the colonists. McAdoo supporters expect Bryan to join them when the time arrives.
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McAdoo
Underwood
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Ralston
Davis
MccA'too
Church Men Lead Splendid Service at Athens Presby
The Athens Presby Church Sunday service, directed by the Brotherhood, featured H J Ong as president Harley Moler guiding ushers Prof Atkinson leading prayer and Prof James P Porter from the university psychology department delivering the address on Some Side Lights on the Recent Students Conference at Indianapolis. The program included a quartet and a large crowd.
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Addicott
James P. Porter
Indianapolis
Brotherhood
Drowning Woman Rescued by Three Men on Olentangy River
In Columbus Ohio on January 14 three men risked their lives in swirling Olentangy River to pull Mrs Harry Taylor 24 from the water after she leapt from a bridge in a suicide bid said to stem from her husband’s absence. Doctors later said she would recover after a lung motor revived her as she was near death.
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Olentangy River
Harry Taylor
Detroit Toledo and Yorktown Railroad seeks 242000 mortgage bonds
Washington Jan 14 The Detroit Toledo and Yorktown railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 242000 of thirty year five per cent gold bonds to fund improvements and for the purchase of new equipment.
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Detroit, Toledo & Yronton Railroad Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Knuckle Ball Hype Hurting rookie Pitchers Says Veteran Catcher
Veteran catcher Jack Ryan cites overreliance on the knuckle ball by young pitchers as a handicap undermining control. He recalls Ed Die Rommel as a knuckle ball star whose success prompted risky experimentation among rookies.
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Jack Ryan
Boston Red Sox
Eddie Rommel
Ryan
Clivery
Notable Harper pitching feats awe fans in American Association
Harper's early outings drew talk for overpowering strikeouts and walks. He fanned 16 with nine walks in his first start, four innings with 11 walks and seven strikeouts in his second, and then hurled a historic eight inning shutout with 12 strikeouts and seven walks against St Paul.
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St. Paul
Pennock Venerated as Country Gentleman Residence at Kenneth Square
Pennock, the Yankees pitcher famed for saving the 1923 World Series, lives a country gentleman life in winter. He owns a large Kennet Square estate with acres for his favorite sports and prized thoroughbred horses. The photograph shows him clearing a five foot hurdle with hunter Joe Haytem.
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Yankees
Giants
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Southwestern Teams Among Football's Elite
Dallas, Jan. 12 The rise of the Southwestern Conference reshapes national gridiron power as West and South meet. Texas and Vanderbilt clash after Centre College’s run, Texas A M and Sewanee, Texas and Notre Dame discussed for 1925 while post season bans loom.
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Joe Dugan Steps Into Winter as New York Car Dealer
Joe Dugan launches a winter stint as an automobile salesman in New York after his strong performance against the Giants boosts his Gotham fame and market appeal.
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New York
Joe
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Gotham
Inability to Hit Holds Hinkie Haines from Yankee Outfield
Hinkie Haines remains in the mix as a speedy fielder, but his hitting woes keep him from securing a Yankee outfield spot. His speed and fielding are praised while bat work is cited as the obstacle.
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Yankee
Albany Quintet Defeated by Middletown Five at Opera House
The Albany high school basketball team lost to Middletown 14 to 11 on the Opera House floor Friday night. A tight game featured back and forth scoring, with Middletown breaking away in the final period before Albany rallied to tie once, then lose by a late foul and field goal. Referee Will iams of Athens officiated in front of a record crowd.
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Ex Mat King Joins Phils Stecher Signs With Nationals
Joe Stecher formerly world wrestling champion and Nebraska farmer joins the Philadelphia Nationals as a first baseman and hard batter. He will attend the team’s southern training camp in the spring.
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Joe Stiaabe
Joe Stecher
Stecher
Philadelphia Nationals
Vet Catchers to Coach Giants Young Pitchers
The veteran catchers Hank Gowdy and Eddie Ainsmith will be used by the Giants this year to develop the many young pitchers under John McGraw's contract.
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Edié Ainsmith
Giants
Ytchers McGraw
Giants Manager McGraw Doubts O Connell's Comeback
Report says New York Giants manager John McGraw has lost faith in outfielder Jimmy O Connell's chances to return to form. The ballclub weighs options as O Connell's status remains unclear.
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New York Giants
Jimmy O'Connell
British Soccer Dominates English Saturdays Over Baseball
London report compares England and Wales football attendance with American baseball. It notes about 586000 attend three top leagues’ matches, 800000 at Wembley Cup final, 84 teams and 2500 players paid, with salaries far smaller than major baseball stars. It contrasts soccer’s popularity with baseball’s national status in the US.
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Willie Kamm
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Andy Wilson
National Sports Alliance Opposes Boxing Law Repeal
The National Sports Alliance pledged to oppose efforts to repeal the Walker boxing law in New York. The group, largely consisting of promoters, boxers, managers, and trainers, acted while Frankie Jerome lay fatally injured from a local ring contest.
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Frankie Jgrome
National Sports Alliance
Harris Golf Dream For Washington Second Baseman
Stanley Harris, second baseman for Washington, is described as a golf bog with hopes to turn professional soon after his baseball career. He plans to capitalize on his golf talent once his days on the diamond end.
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Stanley Harris
Washington Club
Clarke Griffith's risky move as Washington manager eyed
Baseball observers think Clarke Griffith may err if he again takes the active end of managing the Washington club. The remark reflects skepticism about his decision making during games.
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Washington
Miller Huggins Sets Golf Policy For Training Trip
Miller Huggins says any member of his club who wants to play golf on the training trip this year must do so before or after practice hours.
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Miller Huggins
Yale Leader Versatile to Back Blue in New Season
Yale enters the season with intercollegiate basketball champion aspirations and Captain Haas, a dual athlete who also starred for Yale’s 1923 gridiron eleven. A prior tour of the West saw Yale fall to Ohio State, but hopes remain high for prestige.
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Haas
Ohio State
Seek Relatives for Deceased Franklin Infirmary Patient
Authorities in Columbus search for relatives of Paul Stark a 65 year old found dead in bed at the Franklin county infirmary. The death was reported yesterday and investigators seek next of kin to notify. He had no known immediate family in the facility.
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Columbus
Paul Stark
Franklin County Infirmary
Fighter Jerome Dies From Boxing Injuries After Taylor Bout
Frank Jerome known as Frank Doherty died after a Friday night bout with Bual Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and failed to regain consciousness after an operation. Jerome was attended by his mother wife and Billy Gibson at Bellevue hospital where an autopsy was planned. No arrests reported.
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Teddy” Hicks
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Jo Stewart
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Wills Seeks Share of Gate for Firpo Fight
Paddy Mullins manager of Harry Wills reiterated that Wills would demand a percentage of gate receipts for a Firpo bout under Tex Rickard. Rickard offered a flat $100,000 guarantee for a July New York match with Firpo, with the winner to challenge Jack Dempsey.
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Harry Wills
Luis Firpo
Tex Rickard
Mullins
Wills
Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Rhonda Star Athletes Shines in Baseball and Basketball
Third Baseman Rhonda of the Philadelphia Athletics is noted as a standout in baseball and also excels as a professional basketball player. The dual career highlights a rare multi sport talent within professional circles.
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Rhonda
Philadelphia Athletics
Wood and Aage to Coach at Yale Baseball This Year
Joe Wood will coach the American Leaguers at Yale this year with Clyde Aage as his assistant Engle assists in coaching duties.
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Clyde Aage
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